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Each accredited institution must submit the Annual Financial Report (AFR) online. In accordance with sections 2-1-802 and 2-1-803 of the Accreditation Criteria, institutions are required to prepare and submit both the AFR 2006 online and audited financial statements within 180 days after the end of the fiscal year. An online report must be received from each main and branch campus. The online version is identical to the previous AFR form.

Annual ReportingAll ACICS-accredited institutions are required to submit an Annual Financial Report (AFR), Ownership/Control Disclosure Form, and audited financial statements 180 days following the end of the institution's financial year. The requirement exists for all institutions without regard to the type of corporation that owns the institution (profit or not-for-profit) or the location of the institution (domestic or international). Likewise, any deadlines, extensions, or requirements established by other accrediting bodies or agencies do not change the Council’s requirements. The AFR must be submitted online.

You must submit the Annual Financial Report, the Audited Statements and the Ownership/ Control Disclosure Form for each main and branch campus to ACICS.

All ACICS accredited institutions should submit to the Council an audited financial statement that includes the Department’s financial ratio composite score. Institutions are required to submit an Income Statement (Part 1 of the Annual Financial Report) for each main and branch campus.

Late FilingsA $500 late fee will be charged if the AFR is received after the due date. In accordance with Section 2-3-401 of the Accreditation Criteria, failure to submit an AFR may result in the irreversible revocation of an institution’s accreditation without a hearing or opportunity for appeal.

Interim ReportingThe Council occasionally requires accredited institutions to submit additional financial information based on the school’s reported financial position. This information can take the form of a Quarterly Financial Report, a Financial Improvement Plan, additional audited or compiled financial information completed by an outside accountant, or a combination of all three. Institutions in this status are considered “on financial review” and are prevented from initiating new programs or submitting non-main campus applications without prior permission from the Financial Review Committee.

Guidelines for Financial ReportingThe Guidelines for Filing Financial Reports is a document designed to assist member institutions to prepare financial statements required by the Council and better understand how ACICS monitors the financial position of prospective and currently accredited members. These guidelines also describe the restrictions that accompany the placement of an institution on financial review.

If you have any questions about these Guidelines, please contact Sarah Sober, Senior Research Coordinator, at (202) 336-6845.

Restrictions on New ActivitiesInstitutions that are placed by ACICS “on financial review” are restricted from initiating new programs or submitting non-main campus applications without an official waiver from the Financial Review Committee.